Massey Ferguson 1230
The Massey Ferguson 1230 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson. It is equipped with a 87.2 ci 1.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 25 hp / 18.6 kW; Diesel (gross): 27 hp / 20.1 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 1719 to 1962 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 25 hp / 18.6 kW; Diesel (gross): 27 hp / 20.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
6 gal
22.7 L
Transmission
12 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
1719 to 1962 pounds
Overview
![]() | 1993 - 2002
1200 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorIseki built
1200 Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Iseki built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Massey Ferguson |
Manufacturer | Iseki |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Original price was $14,000 in 1999 | |
The Massey Ferguson 1230 is similar to the Iseki model TF325. | |
Variants | |
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TF223 | similar Iseki model |
Massey Ferguson 1230 Engine | |
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Iseki 1.4L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Massey Ferguson 1230 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 27 hp
20.1 kW |
Engine (net) | 25 hp
18.6 kW |
Gear PTO (claimed) | 21.5 hp
16.0 kW |
Hydro PTO (claimed) | 20 hp
14.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | spur gear |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Steering | manual |
power assist *Power steering standard with 2WD, optional with 4WD. | |
Mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Two-post folding ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 6 gal
22.7 L |
Hydraulic system | 3.2 gal
12.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 3.2 gal
12.1 L |
Pressure | 2130 psi
146.9 bar |
Valves | 1 or 2 |
Pump flow | 6 gpm
22.7 lpm |
Total flow | 8.5 gpm
32.2 lpm |
Steering flow | 2.5 gpm
9.5 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 1984 lbs
899 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1323 lbs
600 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
Clutch | two-stage dry disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2327 |
Mid PTO | live |
Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
Engine RPM | 2000@2500 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 64.6 inches
164 cm |
Weight | 1719 to 1962 pounds |
Front tire | 5.00-15 |
2WD Rear tire | 12.4-16 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 40 |
Battery CCA | 582 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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MF Loaders for Compact & Agricultural Tractors published in 2003, by Massey Ferguson | |
MF 1200 Series Tractors published in 1993, by Massey Ferguson | |
MF 1200 Series published in 1997, by Massey Ferguson | |
MF 1210/1220/1230 Training Manual (1449259M23768270M1) published in 1992 | |
MF 1230-2/4 compact tractor published by Massey Ferguson |
Engine
Engine Detail — 87.2 ci / 1.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Iseki E3CE |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 87.2 ci
1.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.346x3.307 inches
85 x 84 mm |
Power (net) | 25 hp
18.6 kW |
Power (gross) | 27 hp
20.1 kW |
Fuel system | indirect injection |
Air cleaner | dry |
Pre-heating | glow plugs |
Compression | 21.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Idle RPM | 950-2750 |
Torque | 58.6 lb-ft
79.5 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 4.2 qts
4.0 L |
Coolant capacity | 7.5 qts
7.1 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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9-speed gear | |
hydrostatic | |
12-speed creeper |
Transmission — 9 forward and 3 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
Clutch | 215mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 12.7 qts
12.0 L |
Three gears, plus reverse, in three ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range. | |
With 12.4-16 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (3-range) hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
With 12.4-16 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse creeper
Type | creeper |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | 215mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 12.7 qts
12.0 L |
Optional additional creeper range for the standard 9-speed transmission. | |
With 12.4-16 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Massey Ferguson 1230 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 5.00-15. Rear: 12.4-16 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-14. Rear: 12.4-16 |
Lawn/turf front | 24x8.50-12 |
Lawn/turf rear | 315x80D-16 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 64.6 inches
164 cm |
Length | 116.5 inches
295 cm |
Width | 55.5 inches*Minimum width.
140 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 79.1 inches
200 cm |
Height (Folded ROPS) | 62.6 inches
159 cm |
Ground clearance | 12 inches
30 cm |
2WD Front tread | 35.9 to 39.9 inches
91 to 101 cm |
4WD Front tread | 37.8 inches
96 cm |
Rear tread | 43.1 inches
109 cm |
Massey Ferguson 1230 Weight | |
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2WD Gear Shipping | 1719 lbs
779 kg |
2WD Hydro Shipping | 1786 lbs
810 kg |
4WD Gear Shipping | 1896 lbs
860 kg |
4WD Hydro Shipping | 1962 lbs
889 kg |
2WD Max capacity | 3750 lbs
1701 kg |
4WD Max capacity | 4136 lbs
1876 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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60" mid-mount mower deck | |
72" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Front-end loader |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Massey Ferguson 1230.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Massey Ferguson 1230 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Massey Ferguson 1230.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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